What Mantrac Group does

Mantrac Group is the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Africa and the Middle East, distributing and supporting the full range of Cat, SEM, Perkins, HELI, Palfinger, JLG, MaK, SIMEM, and Astec products. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Dubai, the company operates across 11 countries (Egypt, Iraq, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone) with two offshore entities in the United Kingdom (Unatrac) and China, supported by 61 branches, 5 Component Rebuild Centres, 3 S.O.S. fluid analysis labs, 866 service technicians, and 346 service vehicles, and employing over 3,000 people worldwide. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mansour Group conglomerate.

The company's commercial platform combines new and used heavy equipment sales, power systems ranging from 5 kW to 16,000 kW (including electric power, industrial, marine, oil & gas, and microgrid applications), and a comprehensive parts catalog of more than 1.4 million Cat items sold online via parts.cat.com. Its technology layer integrates Caterpillar's digital suite — MineStar, Command (autonomous loading and dozing), Grade, Detect, Payload, Compact, VisionLink, and Product Link — alongside Mantrac-operated services including Cat Certified Rebuild, Customer Value Agreements (CVAs), Equipment Protection Plans (EPP), Condition Monitoring, and the recently launched Digital Service Centre for remote diagnostics and live video support. Mantrac is also partnered with Caterpillar University for the "Technicians for Africa" training program and operates AMEL Ghana, a captive leasing arm, plus a distribution alliance with Astec Industries.

Mantrac serves enterprise and government customers across mining, construction, petroleum and oil & gas, power generation, pipeline, quarrying, agriculture, water treatment, renewables, telecom, and marine verticals. Notable deployments include an $11 million turnkey NNPC power plant in Nigeria, a $5 million Rumaila Oil Field power solution in Iraq, emergency diesel generators for the Zohr Gas Field, biogas gensets for Suez Egypt and the Acciona-Passavant JV, a 1.5 MW solar EPC for Future Group Travel, and multi-year preventive maintenance for 93 Cat generators serving Pickalbatros Hotels and Resorts. Pricing is custom enterprise and quote-based, with multi-year service contracts forming the recurring revenue base; in 2023 Mantrac suspended its Mantrac Vostok (Russia) subsidiary as part of a broader restructuring of its geographic footprint.

Name

Mantrac Group

Legal name

Mantrac Group

Website

https://mantracgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mantrac Group is the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Africa and the Middle East, distributing and servicing Cat heavy equipment, power systems, and parts across 11 countries from its Dubai headquarters under Mansour Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Equipment and Power Systems Distribution

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment dealership
• Caterpillar dealer
• Power generation systems
• Mining equipment
• Construction machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new Caterpillar heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, articulated trucks, and other construction and mining machinery.
2. Power Systems: Sale and installation of Caterpillar power generation solutions ranging from 5 kW to 16,000 kW for electric power, industrial, marine, oil and gas, and microgrid applications.
3. Parts and Components: Sale of genuine Caterpillar parts and components, including engine parts, hydraulics, filters, undercarriage, and ground engaging tools. Online parts ordering available through parts.cat.com.
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: Comprehensive service offerings including planned maintenance, repairs, component rebuild, overhaul, and equipment protection plans.
5. Rental Equipment: Rental of Caterpillar and complementary equipment to customers who prefer operational flexibility over ownership.
6. Used Equipment: Sale of pre-owned Caterpillar equipment and used power systems.
7. Training Services: Operator training, safety training, and preventative maintenance training services.
8. Preventive Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts for power generation infrastructure, including remote monitoring systems and efficiency upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mantrac Group is an authorized Caterpillar dealer distributing new and used Caterpillar heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, articulated trucks, motor graders and more), Cat power generation systems from 5 kW to 16,000 kW, and a full range of parts, attachments and complementary brands (SEM, HELI, Palfinger, MaK, JLG, SIMEM, Astec). The company also delivers maintenance, repair, Cat Certified Rebuild, training, rental and Digital Service Centre support to mining, construction, oil and gas, agriculture, power generation and other industrial customers across Africa, the Middle East, the United Kingdom and China.

Product overview

Mantrac Group is an authorized Caterpillar dealer providing end-to-end heavy equipment and power solutions across Africa and the Middle East since 1977. As a platform-plus-services model, the core offerings include new and used Caterpillar heavy equipment (articulated trucks, excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, and more), power generation systems ranging from 5 kW to 16,000 kW, and a comprehensive parts and attachments portfolio. The technology layer includes Cat MineStar for mining fleet management, Cat Command for autonomous operations, Cat VisionLink and Product Link for telematics and remote monitoring, Cat Grade for grade control, Cat Detect for safety systems, Cat Payload for load management, and Cat Compact for compaction monitoring. Mantrac also distributes complementary brands including SEM, HELI, Palfinger, JLG, MaK, SIMEM, and Astec Industries. Support services include Customer Value Agreements (CVA) for maintenance programs, Equipment Protection Plans (EPP) for extended warranty, Condition Monitoring, the Digital Service Centre for remote diagnostics, Cat Certified Rebuild for equipment restoration, and training services. The company operates across 11 countries with 61 branches, 5 component rebuild centers, and over 866 service technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caterpillar Heavy Equipment (new) Complete range of new Caterpillar heavy equipment for mining, construction, quarrying, paving, material handling and agricultural applications, sold to enterprise customers across Africa and the Middle East.
• Cat Power Systems (5 kW to 16,000 kW) Caterpillar-branded power generation solutions for electric power, industrial, marine, oil and gas and microgrid applications, ranging from 5 kW to 16,000 kW, with installation and turnkey project delivery.
• Used Caterpillar Equipment Pre-owned Caterpillar and other equipment at various price points with certified quality standards, sold to customers seeking lower-cost entry into the Cat equipment ecosystem.
• Rental Equipment Short and long-term equipment rental solutions providing customers access to Caterpillar and other equipment without capital purchase.
• Parts and Attachments Comprehensive inventory of genuine Cat parts and attachments, available through Mantrac's branch network and the parts.cat.com online storefront covering over 1.4 million parts.
• Cat Certified Rebuild Factory-certified rebuild program that restores used Caterpillar components and equipment to like-new condition with full warranty, designed to reduce downtime and total cost of ownership.
• Customer Value Agreements (CVA) Tailored maintenance programs providing scheduled maintenance, condition monitoring, oil sampling analysis and parts coverage to maximize equipment uptime and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Equipment Protection Plans (EPP) Extended coverage beyond standard machine warranty against unplanned repair costs, protecting customers from unexpected repair expenses during equipment operation.
• Condition Monitoring Proactive monitoring of equipment health through scheduled oil sampling analysis and real-time condition monitoring, designed to detect potential issues before failures occur.
• Training Services Technical training including safety, preventative maintenance and machine operator training, delivered by Mantrac and supported by Caterpillar University's Technicians for Africa program.
• Digital Service Centre Digital service offering providing proactive insights, remote support, live video diagnostics, remote analysis and expert assistance to reduce equipment downtime and optimize operations for Mantrac customers.
• SEM Equipment SEM-branded affordable construction machinery including wheel loaders, distributed by Mantrac as a complementary line to the main Caterpillar range.
• HELI Forklifts and Material Handling Heli-branded material handling equipment including forklifts, distributed by Mantrac to complement its heavy equipment and power systems offerings.
• Palfinger Equipment Palfinger truck-mounted cranes and material handling equipment, distributed by Mantrac as a complementary product line.
• MaK Generators MaK-branded marine and industrial power generation systems including engines and generator sets, distributed by Mantrac and operated via mak-unatrac.com.
• SIMEM Concrete Solutions SIMEM concrete mixing and production equipment, distributed by Mantrac to complement its heavy equipment offerings for construction customers.
• Astec Industries Equipment Astec Industries material processing and construction equipment including asphalt plants, distributed by Mantrac under a distribution partnership executed via Unatrac.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced equipment downtime through Caterpillar-certified rebuild programs
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered key and standard.

• Government of Ghana (Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Mantrac Ghana hosted the 2026 Component Rebuild Centre (CRC) Experience at its Biakakrom facility for government officials, traditional leaders, and industry stakeholders. The event showcased Caterpillar-certified equipment rebuild capabilities with live demonstrations of diagnostic and testing procedures. The Minister expressed optimism about future collaboration supporting Ghana's industrial and mining sectors.
• Pickalbatros Hotels and Resorts GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2025Mantrac Egypt (exclusive Caterpillar dealer) signed a second consecutive year partnership with Pickalbatros Hotels and Resorts Group for comprehensive maintenance services covering 93 Caterpillar generators and efficiency upgrades for 14 units. The partnership includes installation of remote monitoring systems and supply of two new C15 generators, supporting Egypt's tourism sector through reliable and sustainable energy solutions.
• Astec IndustriesstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 October 2021Unatrac (offshore export sales office for Mantrac Group) entered into a new distribution partnership with USA-headquartered Astec Industries, expanding mining and quarry product offerings.
• AMEL Ghana (Africa Middle East Leasing)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 July 2020AMEL Ghana, a sister company of Mantrac, received its Operating License and supports Mantrac customers with financial solutions including equipment leasing and financing options.
• Caterpillar UniversitykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaterpillar University provides free online training through the Technicians for Africa program, offering courses in English, French, and other languages to develop technician skills across the continent.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Finning International: Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, distributing Cat equipment, parts, and services across Western Canada, the UK, Ireland, and South America. Most directly comparable to Mantrac as a global multi-territory Cat dealer with similar equipment, parts, service, and digital offerings.
• Holt Cat: Largest Caterpillar dealer in the United States (Texas), offering Cat construction and power generation equipment, parts, and service. Direct peer given shared exclusive-territory Cat dealership model with equipment, power systems, parts, and service revenue streams.
• Toromont Industries: Toromont is Caterpillar's exclusive dealer in Eastern Canada, distributing heavy equipment, power systems, and material handling alongside complementary brands. Closely comparable to Mantrac in business model, product breadth, and service intensity.

Broad incumbents

• Komatsu: Komatsu is a global manufacturer of construction, mining, and forestry equipment that competes directly with Caterpillar — and through its own dealer network competes with Mantrac for mining and construction customers across Africa and the Middle East.
• John Deere Construction & Forestry: John Deere's Construction & Forestry division produces heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders) sold through an independent dealer network. Comparable to Mantrac as a competing OEM dealer ecosystem serving agriculture and construction customers.
• Liebherr: Liebherr manufactures construction, mining, and material handling equipment distributed through a regional dealer network. Comparable to Mantrac in the mining and heavy equipment segments across Africa and the Middle East.
• Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar is Mantrac's principal supplier and OEM partner. While not a dealer, Caterpillar sets the commercial terms, technology roadmap, and territory structure that define Mantrac's business; comparable as the parent ecosystem that determines Mantrac's product portfolio.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Volvo CE manufactures and distributes construction equipment through its own dealer network globally, competing with Mantrac-distributed Cat equipment in the same construction, quarrying, and infrastructure segments across emerging markets.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): Ashtead operates Sunbelt Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in North America, overlapping with Mantrac's rental revenue stream and competing for industrial/construction customers. Comparable for fleet financing, utilization, and recurring-revenue dynamics.

Regional players

• Babcock International: Babcock is a long-standing Caterpillar dealer in Southern Africa (and previously other African territories). Comparable to Mantrac as a regional Cat dealer with equipment distribution, parts, service, and power generation offerings across mining and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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